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Self Study: The art of The Alpha or The Stupid?

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Well, it's pretty common to see people nowadays saying they "self studied" or "self learnt" an instrument...and it sounds pretty cool...is it, though? Well, to be very honest, I've never tried self learning any instrument per se, but I have friends and acquaintances who have done so, and I myself tried self-learning a lot of other things. So, you can reckon that with my experience, and what I've seen, one could possibly analyze whether self-learning will be a stupid decision for them , or a wise decision for them . Notice how I put emphasis on "for them". That's because Self Study is very subjective. It works well with some people, and it just doesn't work for others...This doesn't mean some are smart and some are dumb, it just means that self study naturally suits some people, while others have to really struggle with it, and in the end still not get results they may desire. Let me tell you my personal experiences with Self S...

Does Our Equipment Really Matter?

Alright okay so I'm pretty sure most of us on this blog are musicians. However, if you are just a music lover or a potential musician, you're still welcome on this blog.  We have heard a few people say that their instrument is what really makes the difference in the sound, but is it really true? There are some people that believe that what we use, that is, our equipment, doesn't really matter. It's how you play what you play that matters. Today I will break the deadlock once and for all, and make it clear whether our instrument really matters. Let's get right into it. 1)Have you ever heard Gary Moore play? (he's a guitarist by the way)...if not, then  click here  to hear him play. When you're watching the video, notice how his guitar sounds. He used a Gibson Les Paul guitar. They are supposed to be really good, they give a really deep and heavy sound compared to other electric guitars. Also notice how he holds the stretch at 3:15 in th...